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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] Also, is Memory Care the best place for someone in early stages of cognitive impairment but still w/ outgoing & engaged[/quote]

I might suggest starting in assisted living that has on-site memory care. My mom is stage 3/4 Alzheimer’s and is level 1 assisted living. She has medication management but otherwise can dress, toilet, get herself to meals and will not get lost, have outbursts etc. I hire additional help 2x week to help her shower, fold laundry, get her to CVs etc. she is a long way from memory care even though her short term memory is terrible and she can’t cook, drive, pay bills or work her tv. She doesn’t need to do any of that in assisted living…

As for how to choose:look up violations; visit; see ifbthey have a 1, 2 or 3 year license (3 is best); how much turnover esp if nursing staff and director level. Look at activity sheets. Ask questions about how they handle x,y,z (aggression; falls; wandering etc). [/quote]

Thank you, PP. Can you tell me why a 3 year license is preferred? [/quote]

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